Nursing Knowledge I: Nursing Care of Older Adults

This course involves an examination of concepts related to the common alterations in health and the essential nursing care of a particular client population namely, the older adult. The emphasis is on the integration of new and specialized knowledge through the use of a decision-making framework (DMF) in understanding older adults' and families' experiences with chronic health challenges. Growth and development, disease prevention, health promotion, and health and healing initiatives, including pharmacology are integrated throughout the course. Delivered in a mixed-mode format.

Students will receive credit for only one of NURS 1141 or 1261.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C+" grade in all of the following: NURS 1109, 1121, 1130, and 1160; and a "S" grade in NURS 1163.

Corequisite(s): NURS 1209, 1260, and 1263.